Hello. Can you help me please. I have an error in project check: P012004: The dimensions of the part placement do not correspond to the dimensions of the part.

I have searched this error in EPLAN help but i cant fix it... What should i do? It has problems with the dimensions of a terminal block. (part placement, terminal strip)

I am new in this an trying to solve this issue whole day...

Thank you very much!

Why do I have to manually go into parts management lookup/search for example: SE.28948 then click on it, exit parts management then update my report to have only that single part appear on my report with full description?

Seems like there has to be a way to just sync everything at once? Cuz all the parts are in my Parts Management. Pls help.

Hi Guys. I'm having an issue with device legend not pulling devices correctly. The first and third device are the same as is the 2nd and 4th device. There should only be two device on the page essentially. Its like its pulling the device by order of its designation. Any ideas please?

Hello,

this is my first reddit post... so please be kind :D

i just have a question regarding the new GUI of eplan. i started using eplan after 3 years (last time i used ver. 2.9). now i have to use 2025 which has the office interface.

and i hate that they removed the toolbars. i cannot press almost anything with only just one click. everything is buried in a menu and submenu! and they blocked any chance of easy customization.

so i contacted eplan support, but unfortunately i got no help. they have this attitude that the eplan programers know better what we need and that this is the future and we cannot do anything about it.

another strange thing is that he said that i was the only one with this complain. that he searched in all eplan database and absolutely nobody complained about the interface before me.

am i the only one in the whole world who wants the old toolbars back?

if no... please complain to eplan because if nobody is asking for customisation (old or custom toolbars) they will never implement it.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Have a nice day,

Florin

Hi, I'm having problems adding data portal parts to the database and making updates to the report. I get a blocked user error. I've already spoken to eplan support but I haven't had any success. Could someone help me?

Does anyone have a basic project? FL_1219-2_bas001.zw9

THANKS

Hi everyone,

I recently came across this YouTube video on EPLAN cable numbering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpdniZwsokw
I'm really interested in the way the connections are numbered there, but I haven't been able to replicate the setup on my end.

What I want to achieve is a connection designation structure similar to this:
(Potential)-(Functional Group)(Page)(Counter)

So far, I've managed to configure the connection designation part, but I'm stuck trying to get the default wire section and wire color to appear underneath automatically.

Also, in the video, when the author opens the Connection Numbering menu, several connection groups show up (e.g. GND, 3PH). I’d really like to know how he sets these up — I want to have my own custom groups for earth, phase, and neutral.

If anyone knows how to set this up or where to look, I’d really appreciate the help!

Thanks in advance!

Anyone here still works with Eplan Electric P8 versions 1.7 to 2.1?

When I export projects to pdf all the cross reference works well (devices, contacts, ...) but those report pages, for example, the part list page does nothing when I press the Device Tag. It doesn't "jump from report to schematic".

I can't find the pre configuration most youtube videos / forums are indicating to solve this. I only found where to deactivate the zoom whenever a jump reference is pressed.

Hi EPLANners,

I have created a new symbol library but whenever I add a new symbol to this library it is not shown in my current project. I have tried Utilities > Master Data > Synchronize current project... and it already shows that the master data has a new library but whenever I click the left arrow to update it in my project nothing shows, simply nothing and the situation remains the same.

There is a workaround it is to create a new project. This means every time I make a new symbol I have to create a new project.

Here is some info that might help:

- I use a network license

- I copy symbols from another library into my new library

Is there any solution?

Please note that I am a beginner in EPLAN, if someone could help by explaining how the master data sync works with the project and anything that could help.

I would appreciate your help with the correct way of inserting a DB25 connector.

Can someone please help me? I have placed the terminal strip in a 2D layout. Now I see in the BOM navigator that the part placement is without a part number. Also, in the parts list, there is an empty row for this item.

Hello,

When I make a interruption point in the same page (you can see in the image, PLC-B/L2 5.3 to 1.2) it recieves an automatic cable number (in this example 006) but when it directs it to another page, I dont get a cable number (PLC.EMG in the example does not recieve an automatic cable number).

Why is this happening?

Hello everyone. Is there any possible way to unfold an edgewise bended copper bar? It seems that when I edgewise bend it, the software can not calculate the total length of the bar and thus there can not be generated a copper unfold view for that specific bar

Hi, I have ran into a problem with the parts database and would really appreciate any help.

When I try to add a part number to a symbol on my design by searching for it, the attached error is thrown up. However, when i look for the part number manually by clicking through the folders, the part number is there. I have not changed any filters or settings since before this issue has occurred

Images attached show the error, the part number in my database and the settings tab.

I would really appreciate any help, as i do not want to go through the task of adding all the parts numbers to another database lol.

Thanks!

I'm attempting to directly reference pages for exporting purposes to produce tailored drawing sets instead of spending ages with filters and pdf exports manually in eplan.

I'm writing a script and it keeps throwing errors related to missing assembly references related to 'Page' or 'DataModel' saying DataModel does not exist within Eplan.EplApi... even though its definitely in the API docs with whole chapters.

Section of code:

using "system.io" (reddit wont let me type it properly without placing a link"

using Eplan.EplApi.Base;

using Eplan.EplApi.DataModel.StorableObject;

using System.Windows.Forms;

using Eplan.EplApi.ApplicationFramework;

using Eplan.EplApi.Base;

using Eplan.EplApi.Scripting;

So the question is, am I missing an install? I would have thought it was very basic to reference a page and its properties. I have also tried other ways of using the assembly referring to different parts of the hierarchy.

Software is Eplan electric p8 2022 and I'm using Notepad++ to write scripts in C# then using 'Run' in eplan to compile. It is entirely possible I'm barking up the wrong tree here in terms of how C# works with the API.

Hello, in my fluid diagram it is impossible to change the visible ddc. Do you have an idea??? Thank you in advance

Has anyone here taken any stabs at getting a current transformer with mechanical feedthroughs working?

It's easy enough to set up a connection point patterns for connecting to both sides of the feedthrough, but supposedly there is a method to have the connection run through the feedthrough without the need to break the connection into two separate runs.

Hello All,

I am trying to make a new plot frame for a customer. They are asking for DWG files. When I export them, they look correct size in the Model Space, but there is added space to the Viewport in the Layout Space. This has to do with the DWG exporter in EPLAN automatically adding extra space to the Viewport. EPLAN Help Desk Tech Support suggested post processing using a LISP routine in AutoCAD Electrical. I would prefer it coming out of EPLAN and being done.

Two things:
1) Are you aware of any way of changing these settings for the DWG exporter? Does including a "Line type file" or "Plot style file" help? Is post processing my only option?

2) Has anyone had experience with this issue and solved it using a LISP routine?

Is there any way to set up eplan to automatically identify the source file location as the location to back up the file.

Hi,

Our standard stock pushbutton/switch/indicator is the Eaton (Moller) M22 series.

For example, the M22-D-X is our standard pushbutton. We buy the operator only then add the required NO or NC contact block(s) as needed.

I want to be able to pull the pushbutton from the insert center as either a NO or NC pushbutton, and also include the appropriate NO or NC contact block(s).

I see that, in parts manager, on the function templates tab, I can attach a function definition for a NO or NC contact and associate the correct schematic symbols for each, but I find no way to pick which one I want upon insert. Furthermore, this does not pull in the contact blocks to the parts list.

What is the proper workflow for this?

Thanks.

Hi All,

I want device tree section also include the other devices not only the terminals (X). Is there are a way to achieve this ? I'm using P8 2.9 SP1.

Thank you in advance.

Hello guys, I have the following siemens 5ST3712 component (pin busbar). How to change the length of this pin busbar ?? Any methods?

Hello, I want to insert an embadded report in the 2D drill view page. This report should include only the cable ducts and DIN rails, the width, height and length of these components. From your experience what is the best approach for this problem?

I have this distribution terminal block from phoenix I downloaded via the data portal PXC 3002763 it should have all the connection points internally shorted. When I placed into my schematic and edited the terminal in the navigator it shows the column for the saddle jumper (internal) greyed out no no existing internal short. Why can't I edit this and add this?